Luke 23:26

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

As they led Him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and they laid the cross on him to carry behind Jesus.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And as they led Him away, they seized Simon, a Cyrenian, coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, that he might carry it behind Jesus.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} when{G5613} they led{G520} him{G846} away,{G520} they laid hold upon{G1949} one{G5100} Simon{G4613} of Cyrene,{G2956} coming{G2064} from{G575} the country,{G68} and{G2007} laid{G2007} on him{G846} the cross,{G4716} to bear{G5342} it after{G3693} Jesus.{G2424}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} as{G5613} they led{G520} him{G846} away{G520}{(G5627)}, they laid hold upon{G1949}{(G5637)} one{G5100} Simon{G4613}, a Cyrenian{G2956}, coming{G2064}{(G5740)} out of{G575} the country{G68}, and on{G2007} him{G846} they laid{G2007}{(G5656)} the cross{G4716}, that he might bear{G5342}{(G5721)} it after{G3693} Jesus{G2424}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And as they ledde him awaye they caught one Symon of Syrene commynge out of the felde: and on him layde they the crosse to beare it after Iesus.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And as they led him awaye, they toke one Simon of Cyren (which came from the felde) and layed ye crosse vpon him, to beare it after Iesus.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And as they led him away, they caught one Simon of Cyrene, comming out of the fielde, and on him they layde the crosse, to beare it after Iesus.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And as they ledde hym away, they caught one Simon of Cyrene comming out of the fielde, and on hym layde they the crosse, that he myght beare it after Iesus.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear [it] after Jesus.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And as they led him away, having taken hold on Simon, a certain Cyrenian, coming from the field, they put on him the cross, to bear `it' behind Jesus.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to bear it after Jesus.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And while they were taking him away, they put their hands on Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and made him take the cross after Jesus.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it after Jesus.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The Crucifixion As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country. They placed the cross on his back and made him carry it behind Jesus.

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 27:32-44 : 32 As they were going out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to carry Jesus' cross. 33 When they came to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of a Skull, 34 they gave Him wine mixed with gall to drink. But after tasting it, He refused to drink it. 35 When they had crucified Him, they divided His garments among them, casting lots. This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet: 'They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.' 36 Then they sat down and kept watch over Him there. 37 Above His head they placed the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right and the other on His left. 39 Those who passed by were hurling insults at Him, shaking their heads and saying, 40 'You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!' 41 In the same way, the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked Him, saying, 42 'He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. 43 'He trusts in God; let God deliver Him now, if He wants Him. For He said, "I am the Son of God."' 44 The robbers who were crucified with Him also heaped insults on Him in the same way.
  • Mark 15:21-32 : 21 They forced a man named Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the countryside and was the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry His cross. 22 They brought Him to the place called Golgotha, which is translated as Place of the Skull. 23 They offered Him wine mixed with myrrh, but He did not take it. 24 Then they nailed Him to the cross. They divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each one would take. 25 It was nine in the morning when they crucified Him. 26 The inscription of the charge written against Him read: 'The King of the Jews.' 27 They crucified two criminals with Him, one on His right and one on His left. 28 In this way, the Scripture was fulfilled that says, 'He was numbered with the transgressors.' 29 Those who passed by were hurling insults at Him, shaking their heads and saying, 'Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 'save Yourself by coming down from the cross!' 31 In the same way, the chief priests and scribes were mocking Him among themselves, saying, 'He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! 32 'Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!' Even those who were crucified with Him also insulted Him.
  • Luke 9:23 : 23 Then he said to them all, 'If anyone wants to follow me, they must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow me.'
  • Luke 14:27 : 27 And whoever does not carry his own cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
  • John 19:16-17 : 16 So then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place called The Place of the Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.
  • Acts 2:10 : 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene, visitors from Rome,
  • Acts 6:6 : 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
  • Acts 6:9 : 9 However, some members of the Synagogue of Freedmen (as it was called), consisting of Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia, rose up and began to debate with Stephen.
  • Acts 13:1 : 1 In the church that was at Antioch, there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the Tetrarch, and Saul.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 91%

    31 After they had mocked Him, they took off the robe, put His own clothes back on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.

    32 As they were going out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to carry Jesus' cross.

    33 When they came to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of a Skull,

  • 85%

    20 After they had mocked Him, they took off the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.

    21 They forced a man named Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the countryside and was the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry His cross.

    22 They brought Him to the place called Golgotha, which is translated as Place of the Skull.

  • 79%

    16 So then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away.

    17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place called The Place of the Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.

    18 There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side, with Jesus in the middle.

  • 27 A large crowd of people followed Him, including women who were mourning and lamenting Him.

  • 74%

    32 Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Him.

    33 When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals—one on His right and the other on His left.

    34 And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' Then they divided His garments by casting lots.

  • 26 Then he released Barabbas to them; but after having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.

  • 73%

    35 When Paul reached the steps, the violence of the crowd was so great that he had to be carried by the soldiers.

    36 The crowd that followed kept shouting, 'Take him away!'

  • 25 He released the one they asked for, who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed Jesus over to their will.

  • 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him,

  • 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me.'

  • 1 Then the entire assembly arose and brought Him to Pilate.

  • 29 When they had fulfilled all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the cross and laid Him in a tomb.

  • 2 They tied Him up, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pontius Pilate, the governor.

  • 71%

    24 Then they nailed Him to the cross. They divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each one would take.

    25 It was nine in the morning when they crucified Him.

  • 71%

    38 Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right and the other on His left.

    39 Those who passed by were hurling insults at Him, shaking their heads and saying,

  • 23 Then he said to them all, 'If anyone wants to follow me, they must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow me.'

  • 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.

  • 7 "The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and on the third day rise again."

  • 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him.

  • 13 They shouted back, 'Crucify Him!'

  • 21 But they kept shouting, 'Crucify Him! Crucify Him!'

  • 70%

    35 They brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their garments on the colt, they helped Jesus get on it.

    36 As he rode along, they spread their garments on the road.

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    27 They crucified two criminals with Him, one on His right and one on His left.

    28 In this way, the Scripture was fulfilled that says, 'He was numbered with the transgressors.'

  • 19 And they will hand him over to the Gentiles to mock, to flog, and to crucify him; and on the third day, he will rise again.

  • 18 But they all cried out together, 'Away with this man, and release Barabbas to us!'

  • 27 And whoever does not carry his own cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

  • 35 When they had crucified Him, they divided His garments among them, casting lots. This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet: 'They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.'

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    22 Pilate said to them, 'Then what should I do with Jesus, who is called the Christ?' They all said, 'Let Him be crucified!'

    23 But he said, 'Why? What evil has He done?' Yet they kept shouting all the more, 'Let Him be crucified!'

  • 51 A certain young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him,

  • 32 'Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!' Even those who were crucified with Him also insulted Him.

  • 28 They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.

  • 16 The soldiers led Him away into the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters), and they called together the whole company of soldiers.

  • 63 The men who were holding Jesus began mocking and beating him.

  • 23 But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that He be crucified. And their voices prevailed.

  • 46 Then they laid hands on him and arrested him.

  • 30 'save Yourself by coming down from the cross!'